Support for OpenVPN client

I'm also a customer that is waiting forever after this functionality. I'm using R8000P router. With that hardware it's a shame that it lacks open-vpn client functionality

No response from  Netgear ??

I hope this will help others with similary issues.
setup:
Many PCs at satallite offices. Windows 10 build 1803. Some 32bit, some 64bit. Some AMD CPU, some INTEL CPU. All with HDD.  All with 4GB RAM.  Most 5+ years old.

Router (Netgear Nighthawk R7000) at main office.

issue:
Tried the xxx-UP.bat for use with OpenVPN to map drives.  Was inconsistent in results.
Tried using SCHEDULE TASK to start OpenVPN.  Was inconsistent in results.
Solved:

Created simple CMD file, put it in STARTUP.  Solved all Open VPN and drive mapping issues.

Had to use START in CMD file to prevent lockup. This required TIMEOUT to set the delays until commands finished.

Contents of CMD file:

echo off
echo. Starting VPN connection . . .

:: REM ==== CLEAN ENVIRONMENT PART ====================
:: REM remove drive maps
If exist K:\nul net use K: /delete > nul
If exist L:\nul net use L: /delete > nul

:: REM Any previous OpenVPN - disconnect and exit
start /b "" "C:\Program Files\OpenVPN\bin\openvpn-gui.exe" --command disconnect client.ovpn
TIMEOUT.EXE /T 3 /NOBREAK > nul
start /b "" "C:\Program Files\OpenVPN\bin\openvpn-gui.exe" --command exit
TIMEOUT.EXE /T 2 /NOBREAK > nul

:: REM ==== OPENVPN CONNECTION PART ====================
start /b "" "C:\Program Files\OpenVPN\bin\openvpn-gui.exe" --command connect client.ovpn
TIMEOUT.EXE /T 6 /NOBREAK > nul

:: REM ==== DRIVE MAP PART =========================

:: REM wait until server access is available
echo.
echo. Checking for VPN connection . . .
echo.
:LOOP1
netsh interface show interface | find "NETGEAR-VPN" | find /I "disconnected" > nul
:::: find disconnected returns 0. Not finding disconnected returns 1
if %errorlevel% == 1 goto END
echo. VPN not connected. Checking in 5 seconds . . .
timeout.exe /t 5 /nobreak > nul
goto LOOP1

:END
:: REM Map drives
echo.
echo. VPN connection is OK.
echo.

echo. Connecting K: drive now . . .
timeout /t 3 /nobreak > nul
net use K: \\192.168.1.2\<share> <password> /user:administrator /PERSISTENT:NO
echo.
echo. Connecting L: drive now . . .
timeout.exe /t 3 /nobreak > nul
net use L: \\192.168.1.2\<share> <password>  /user:administrator /PERSISTENT:NO

:: REM allow user time to read screen messages
timeout.exe /t 4 /nobreak > nul
cls
exit

I place this CMD file code in public domain.  Anyone can use it without restrictions.
May it help solve issues you may have.
WS

I'm a recent buyer of the RBK50 and 2 RBS50s and I later decided to start using a VPN service.  I was highly disappointed to find that the Open VPN functionality was as a server only and no client capability at all.  This seems like a no-brainer winning idea since the VPN vendors like Express VPN promote the capability in how they permit access to all devices including routers for one fee per customer, and the end user's security would be significantly uplifted.  Great for the customer and they buy products that offer better security features.  Especially the set and forget kind.  That's great for Netgear!

This is one feature that would make Netgear Nighthawk routers truly client-friendly. Being able to install a top quality VPN on the Nighthawk routers would make it a more attractive option to more potential buyers out there. 

Hope Netgear hears out its clients and make this happen very soon. Thank you in advance, Netgear!

Hi,
Can I find out what is the status of the VPN client on Orbi routers? Ideally, this feature will soon be available in Orbi routers and more.
best regards

Implemented with only 2 devices but not all nighthawk, what a rediculous implementation, what's wrong with you Netgear? Should you ask Asus for help to make your software better.